The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed Corning Community College’s accreditation and commended the institution on the quality of the self-study process and report.

Re-accreditation was granted after a rigorous process that included a self-study and a three-day site visit by peer evaluators from community colleges throughout the Middle States region. The 12-member peer review evaluation team found the college complied with all 14 standards of excellence.

The team also commended the college in a variety of areas, including re-envisioning the library as a place of comprehensive, out-of-class learning support, the active role faculty take in professional, governance and community activities, and the Development Foundation’s success in exceeding its $3 million capital campaign goal to support the renewal projects across the campus, among many others.

“Accreditation is external validation of the quality of the college’s academic programming as well as its student support systems," Corning Community College President Katherine Douglas said in a news release. "With this accreditation, our students are eligible for a variety of federal and state student financial aid, grants and other funds. They are eligible to sit for some state licensure examinations, and the credits earned at Corning Community College are accepted by other colleges and universities."

During the self-study phase, more than 50 faculty, staff and trustees examined the college’s structures and processes for meeting commission standards.

They also recognized areas of success and suggested improvements, and ensured that programming, curriculum delivery and services met student needs and supported the college’s mission.

The self-study will also drive CCC's strategic plan, which will guide the institution for the next five years, Douglas said.

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